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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.27, 6,773.34 and 2,670.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.27, 6,773.34 and 2,670.17 is: 3,684.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.27 : 6,773.34 = 2,670.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.27/6,773.34 = 2,670.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.27x = 6,773.34 × 2,670.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.27x = 18,085,935.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,085,935.40/4,908.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.79

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